BirdCast: Live and forecast maps of bird migration over the United States. NASA FIRMS Fire Map: Active fires detected by satellites around the world, within hours.
| BirdCast | NASA FIRMS Fire Map | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Environment & Wildlife Maps | Earthquake, Fire & Disaster Maps |
| Coverage | Contiguous United States | Worldwide |
| Updates | Live / real time | Live / real time |
| Data source | NEXRAD weather radar | MODIS and VIIRS satellite instruments |
| Made by | Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Colorado State University and UMass Amherst | NASA |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 1 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with BirdCast
- Live migration maps from radar
- Three-night migration forecasts
- Local migration dashboards
What you can do with NASA FIRMS Fire Map
- Global active fire detections
- Filter by time window and satellite
- Download data
- Email alerts for an area
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.